The location is awesome, with it being a close walk to the train station, as well as the middle of Shibuya, but far enough away to be very quiet. The staff were delightful and always happy to help. Everything was always super clean and comfortable, and the access to the washer and dryer was very handy. They attempted some hostel activities, with a gyoza class one night when we were there. The area downstairs is comfortable and they don’t mind you bringing in your own drinks from the Lawson across the road. It’s not a massive hostel vibe, but it’s nice and people sometimes chat.

The rooms are VERY small, but it’s Tokyo. The kitchens are a little bit of an issue, as they’re super small and you sometimes have to hunt across the levels for gear such as a frypan. However, cooking in the hostel seems rare, particularly when you’re surrounded by so many incredible food places (as well as Family Mart and 7/11!) There is a bar fridge and microwave on every level though, which is sometimes all you need.

-Very clean -Staff are friendly and helpful -Beds are comfortable and the hostel was pretty quiet when we went -Located in a nice area -Within walking distance of SHIBUYA city centre (20mins walk if you don’t mind walking). -Also very close to the coolest Starbucks ( Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo) I’ve ever seen that was recommended to us by the staff at the hostel. Would highly recommend for a hostel in Tokyo/ SHIBUYA.

Rooms are very small. We booked a bunked private room and there was hardly any space to walk around. We had to put our bags on the bed even when sleeping so that we’d have some space to walk. The single beds are wide though and this was a minor issue for us as we were out for most of the days.

The location was easily reached from Shibuya station, you can either choose to walk around 15 mins or take a bus for 2 bus stops. There is also a subway station on another line that is near the property too. The Wifi provided in the location was good too, no issues when using it. The staff was also helpful with assisting me with filling up the form for luggage delivery, which can then be sent through the nearby Family Mart, but do take note not to do it too last minute.

The space can be a little small, but it was not an issue for me as I was travelling alone. Just a small thing for others to be aware of.

I stayed here for a week and would recommend the place! Great location, the bed was very comfortable, everything was super clean, there was a USB plug next to bed and a locker that you could lock with a key (it fitted my backpack). I stayed in a mixed room on the 4th floor, but the beds are located pretty well in different corners, so it doesn't even feel like it's a massive 28 person room.

It was pretty cold inside the bathrooms and the showers, could be because it's winter. Also some people would talk pretty loudly at night, even though all in all the room was pretty quiet and I could sleep well most of the nights. I'd still recommend earplugs.

Google Maps is essential for traveling in Japan! This hostel is in a very convenient location in Japan. I traveled alone, and this was a good environment. There were no issues with the shared bathroom. The area provides easy access to the Hachiko Memorial Statue, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Meiji Jingu Shrine, Shibuya Sky, Shibuya Crossing, Milky Way Cafe, convenience stores, and more. In addition, I was able to visit TeamLAB planets, Tokyo Skytree, Takeshita Street, Tokyo station, and karaoke! I took the bus and trains, but using Google Maps was easy! I just matched the bus number on the left side of the road and pressed the "stop" button when I wanted to get off the bus. I only used public transportation because it was unnecessary to use anything else! Lastly, this hostel is for individuals who wish to travel most of the day and need somewhere to rest at night. I also initially used coin lockers from the train stations to store my luggage before reaching the hostel. There is baggage storage available, though. Interesting perks about the accommodation: - Stairs to bunkbed (rather than typical ladders found in capsule hotels) - Reasonable Check-In and Check-Out time - Friendly Staff - Plenty of storage area for bags - Good privacy - Common lounge - Easy check-out - Lock and Key to store valuables in bed area

There was a little noise because a window was open, but I could have closed it if necessary. Since every bed was so close, I found it challenging not to disturb others because of the accommodation's layout. Overall, I would highly recommend this accommodation. I would stay here again! I also liked the atmosphere of the shared lounge on the first floor; it was very relaxing!

Staff went above and beyond: so helpful and caring. Really appreciated communications in the lift to inform about events and things to do. I love the style of it. Booked a twin room: it was so compact that for some it could feel a bit claustrophobic. I reckon the space was cleverly designed to grant comfort in a space saving way. Everything was super clean although the ceiling pipes and rails need to be dusted off a bit more often.

The whole building is really comfortable, you have everything close and practical. The location is close to Shibuya station and there are tons of combinis around for quick and yummy food. The staff is amazing, always ready to help, shout out to German who gave me great tips on how to go around nice anime stores and places, he's great! 😄 Beds are comfortable, you have curtains for privacy and sockets to charge your electronics. The showers are great too, they all have shampoo, conditioner and shower gel! Definitely good for travelers who can't take too much stuff inside baggage like me. 10/10 super recommend this hostel, will definitely stay here again when I come back.

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I loved staying at Wise owl hostel! I even extended my stay and came back for my last day in Tokyo. All the receptionists were super helpful and friendly especially German! The location is great, close to Shibuya station/ crossing, there are supermarkets close and and all kinds of restaurants and stores. The price was good considering how amazing the facilities are, beds are comfortable, bathrooms and showers well equipped with shampoo, conditioner and shower gel (something I don't see often in hostels). 10/10 Will come back when I'm traveling around Japan again!!

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Really enjoyed my stay here and would definitely stay again if I come back to Tokyo! Felt very safe as a solo traveler, facilities were clean and room was comfortable. A lawsons right across the road for any late night snacks! There was a little changing room with sink inside the dorm room that was super handy also.

It's about a 15min walk from Shibuya which was fine for me powerwalking to and from the station and shops, but keep in mind if you have lots/heavy luggage or mobility issues

I stayed for a week and absolutely loved it here!! Great staff, quiet room, big showers, big room, comfortable bed, amazing air conditioning in summer!! I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

The only thing would be they only give you 1 towel. But this didn’t bother me, as there’s lots of space in the room to dry. Also I stayed in a 6 bed dormitory which was a great size, the twin rooms looked very small.